14 August 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News How are Belgian vineyards adapting to climate change? Winegrowers in Belgium's Walloon region are adapting their wine growing technique due to the growing threat of climate change. -
Health news WHO declares Africa's mpox outbreak a global health emergency as new strain spreads The WHO and Africa CDC declared emergencies over the mpox outbreak, as European authorities plan to send more than 175,000 vaccines to the region. -
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Europe News Beach club operators in Italy brace as EU competition rules threaten their business Beach clubs have a significant impact on Italy’s economy, as the tourism sector accounts for around 6% of the country’s total GDP. -
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Travel News Wizz Air has launched an unlimited flight subscription service - but what’s the catch? Wizz Air’s new offering has created a lot of hubbub in the aviation industry - but it’s important to read the small print before signing up. -
Art What the Zuck? Mark Zuckerberg reveals bizarre Roman sculpture of his wife The tech billionaire has commissioned a statue of his wife, Priscilla Chan, from sculptor Daniel Arsham - and it's got the internet talking. -
Economy US inflation comes in lower than expected, raising hopes of a September rate cut Inflation has taken a central role in the presidential election, with former President Donald Trump blaming the Biden administration's energy policies for the price increases. -
Business AstraZeneca leads in valuation as it bets on cancer drugs portfolio The company has tied up with Eccogene, a Chinese biotech firm, for a new experimental weight loss drug. The weight loss market is currently dominated by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. -
Business EDF cuts nuclear production in reaction to soaring temperatures The energy provider insists there are no looming safety risks as three French regions face heatwave warnings. -
Travel News Here’s everything you need to know about travelling to Greece as the wildfire risk remains high Although many of the fires have been put out, there are concerns that more could start - and much of southern Europe is on high alert for wildfires too. -
Earth News ‘Society and the environment are suffering’ as climate change triples chance of extreme wildfires Around 3.9 million square kilometres of land were burnt globally during last year’s fire season. -
Health news These stretchy 'jelly batteries' could be implanted into humans to power implants and wearables The research team behind the new "jelly batteries" say they can mould to human tissue, making them "promising for future use in biomedical implants". -
Culture news Lettuce protest your book: Liz Truss can’t seem to shake the viral salad with new prank “That’s not funny” said the former PM when a banner crashed the party at an event in Suffolk, where she was trying to promote her memoir. Here’s why the salad is Liz Truss’ worst enemy. -
Greece Greek opposition accuses government of mishandling wildfire that burned through Athens suburbs On Wednesday, firefighters in the Greek capital were working to contain the remaining hotspots of the wildfire, destroying some 400 square kilometres of land. -
The Exchange Snapchat President plans to woo big brands Ronan Harris, EMEA President of Snapchat, the Co-Founder of Influencer.com, Casper Lee and content creator Tue Nguyen explain how the $250 billion influencer economy is reshaping the future of business. -
Europe News States ignore von der Leyen's request, nominating few female Commissioners Of the 17 EU capitals that have named their Commissioner picks so far, only five have put forward a female candidate. -
Economy Eurozone growth unchanged but Germany's industrial sector still weak Germany's surprise contraction in the second quarter this year was mainly due to a halt in equipment and buildings investments, as the industrial sector continues to weaken under pressure from rising interest rates. -
Culture news Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham’s performance cancelled after comments on Gaza journalists Pianist Jayson Gillham, who was supposed to be on stage this Thursday, has been sanctioned by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for dedicating a performance to the Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has expressed concerns over freedom of speech. -
Art Laika mural in Rome featuring volleyball player Paola Egonu subject to racist vandalism The mural dedicated to Paola Egonu, a celebrated volleyball player of the Italian national team and new Olympic champion, was created by the artist Laika in front of the Coni headquarters. It has been vandalised with pink paint in an act of racism. -
Europe News Sun-powered beer: Berlin brewery gets creative with no-waste approach This Berlin brewery's innovative take on sustainability has seen it use rooftop solar panels to fuel its beermaking, feed spent grain to local cows and sell its beer in tins. -
Europe News Russia has mothballed peace talks with Ukraine over Kursk incursion, Moscow says Authorities in Kyiv have refused to discuss any peace agreement with the Kremlin unless it involves the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from all occupied areas, including the Crimean peninsula. -
Europe News Germany and Belgium experience severe thunderstorms and flooding The extreme weather follows soaring temperatures in both countries, with Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region reaching 36.5C. -
Culture news French song 'Nightcall' by Kavinsky breaks two world records after Paris Olympics closing ceremony Who said the French Touch was out of steam? The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games has propelled three French artists to the top of Shazam's most searched songs. Cocorico! -
Tech News Police in Denmark to implement facial recognition technology to combat violent crimes The decision comes after recent increases in violent crimes in Copenhagen involving gangs from neighbouring Sweden. -
Europe News Germany seeks arrest of Ukrainian national for Nord Stream blasts, reports claim Prosecutors have declined to comment on the investigation, which concerns explosions that damaged the pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany. -
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Europe News German authorities investigate possible sabotage at army base near Cologne Some 5,500 employees at the base near the Cologne-Bonn airport were told not to drink the tap water because of possible contamination on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. -
Economy Rising energy prices spark increase in French inflation rate France's national public audit office has said the eurozone's second biggest economy could be significantly exposed to macroeconomic shocks, because of its €154bn public deficit and lagging public finances. -
Tech News Austria wants more police powers to access social media after thwarted Taylor Swift concert attack The new counterterrorism measures, which include stronger monitoring of "messenger services," come in the wake of a thwarted attack at a Taylor Swift concert. -
Culture news 'A king will die': Researchers decipher 4,000-year-old Babylonian tablets predicting doom Ancient tablets acquired by the British Museum decades ago have finally been deciphered - and they weren’t exactly good news for kings. -
Markets Surprise result over which European stock market investors look to invest A Wall Street bank poll shows that investors in America favour the UK stock market over European alternatives, signalling a change of fortune for the LSE from 18 months ago. -
Economy Pound slips on weaker-than-expected UK inflation data The pound retreated following a one-day surge, prompted by weaker-than-expected UK inflation data. Cooling inflation may increase the likelihood of further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England this year. -
Culture news J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk named in cyberbullying lawsuit filed by Olympic champion Imane Khelif “If the case goes to court, they will stand trial.” Both celebrities have been named in a criminal complaint filed by Olympic champion Imane Khelif over alleged “acts of aggravated cyber harassment.” -
Europe News President Zelenskyy: Ukraine must make 'full use' of achievements in Kursk offensive Ukraine claims its forces now control 74 communities in the Russian city of Kursk. -
Slovakia Thousands join opposition rally in Slovakia against government's 'attack on democracy' Nearly 20,000 gathered in the capital Bratislava, accusing the government of dismantling the nation's cultural institutions. -
Gaza Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza overnight, Palestinians say One of the strikes killed five children, ranging in age from two to 11, according to a nearby hospital. -
The new European cities attracting digital nomads With Portugal making it less easy for digital nomads, these EU cities could offer an alternative for a work-life balance. -
World News Feels like an oven: Balkan countries sizzle in week-long heatwave National weather services expect temperatures of over 40 degrees in Romania, Serbia and Bosnia this week. -
Business UBS sees profits soar as Credit Suisse deal boosts revenue UBS's net profits soar above forecasts on a combination of cost-cutting measures, increased revenue through its global wealth management and investment bank units and the integration of Credit Suisse. -
Europe News Putin's power is rooted in manipulation and use of force, Kremlin critic Ilya Yashin tells Euronews Kremlin opponent Ilya Yashin, who was recently released in a massive prisoner exchange, spoke to Euronews about his time in Russian prison and told us what will bring Putin down. -
Japan Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out of party leadership contest Prime Minister Fumio Kushida said that the LDP needs a new face to cast off the shadow of a corruption scandal that has loomed over the party in recent months. -
Culture news Katy Perry under investigation in Spain over potential environmental damage on new video shoot The Environment Department of the Balearic Islands states that an investigation is to take place to determine whether filming of Katy Perry's 'Lifetimes' video caused environmental damage to the protected dunes of S’Espalmador. -
Europe Decoded Is Europe prepared for nuclear catastrophe at Zaporizhzhia? Captured by Moscow soon after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the nuclear plant has frequently been caught in the crossfire, becoming a continual source of worry for international observers. -
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